Leading an Outstanding Science Department

ABOUT THIS COURSE

These are exciting and challenging times to lead in Secondary Science. Science faculties have the most rewarding subject to teach, and benefit from many developments and resources for teaching on social media. However, Science can be a more difficult subject to lead than others within a secondary school with a complex curriculum offer, shortages of qualified subject specialists, health and safety responsibilities and practical work with large teams and non-teaching staff to lead.

This course will consider what excellence in a Science department looks like, and the role of the Head of Science in helping to achieve and maintain such excellence. It will examine strategies for successful recruitment of students, for optimizing teaching and learning, and for managing teachers experienced and inexperienced.

This course is designed for current Heads of Science and for anyone interested in holding such a position or in contributing to the management of a Science department.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Consider what makes a Science department excellent, and the role of the Head of Science in achieving excellence
• Look at ways in which a Head of Science can develop and improve teaching and learning within the department
• Look at a range of strategies for improving and maintaining progression of students into A Levels
• Enhance your ability to lead, support and nurture teachers in the department
• Examine the yearly workload of a Head of Science and the life cycle of the job
• Reflect on strategies for dealing with the challenges and making the most of the opportunities presented by a Head of Science position
• Understand the importance of key documents and processes including inspections appraisals and observations